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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.23, 44,252.12 and 22,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.23, 44,252.12 and 22,008.51 is: 33,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.23 : 44,252.12 = 22,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.23/44,252.12 = 22,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.23x = 44,252.12 × 22,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.23x = 973,923,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,923,280.56/29,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,029.77

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